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The Mattress By Dick Duerksen
We have been storing a mattress in our garage, for months. It was given to us by a friend, asking that we pass it on to someone who needed it. We asked around, listened, asked, waited, and listened some more. There were needs for double mattresses and king-size mattresses, but no one needed a twin. So, it waited quietly in our garage, assuring that the passenger side of our car didn’t get any “garage dings.”
My wife, Brenda, has been leading a study group called “Reaching the World Next Door.” The group is searching for better ways to care for the refugees who live in our neighborhoods. We’ve learned that Oregon is home to thousands of refugees from the Congo, Rwanda, Syria, Iraq, and a score of other conflict-torn countries. Continue reading...
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NPUC Executive Committee News
North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) executive committee members covered several important topics during their regular fall meeting, held Nov. 8th. Among other items, they: a) voted to invite Byron Dulan to become NPUC vice president for regional affairs; b) received an update from Ben Lundquist on the Growing Young Cohort initiative which currently includes 11 Northwest churches; and c) reviewed a new initiative that links the island of Palau in the Guam-Micronesia Mission to NPUC as an ongoing mission emphasis. Read more...
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A Note from
Better Life Television
We are sorry to report that some Better Life viewers have recently lost our signal. This is due to the FCC selling T-Mobile some of Better Life’s channel frequencies. As a result we are being forced to change channel numbers in certain areas. It will take us a little time to figure out if new equipment is needed and how much money will have to be raised to get these stations back on the air. We appreciate your patience as we work through this new challenge, and invite your prayerful support. For more details and a list of possible work arounds, please visit BLBN.org.
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Supporting Those Who Have Lost So Much
This past weekend, the little church in Sutherland Springs, Texas suffered unimaginable tragedy. Pamela Consuegra, associate director for Family Ministries at the NAD has a suggestion for showing care, sympathy, and solidarity... "It would be very special if the Baptist church in Texas... could be inundated with sympathy cards from their Adventist brothers and sisters. If every department, conference, and church could send one sympathy card... we could make a statement of solidarity with them."
If you'd like to do that, here is the address:
First Baptist Church
PO Box 115
Sutherland Springs, Texas 78161
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Find out what's been happening in the Oregon Conference, the country, and the world in this week's news.
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Find the events coming up that you or your church members may be interested in attending.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fountainview Academy Orchestra & Choir in Concert – Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Choir present "Come Let Us Adore Him" Saturday December 9 at 7:00 pm at Bend First Presbyterian Church. This youth orchestra/choir has toured and filmed across the world, featured on various television stations across North America, including coverage during the Winter Olympics. All are welcome, so please invite your friends and family to an evening of musical inspiration.This is a complementary non-ticketed event, be sure to arrive early as seating will be limited. For more information visit www.fountainofmusic.ca
Sunday Volunteers at PACS – PACS is needing a couple of volunteers to help receive and sort food and restock shelves on Sundays from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. If you're interested call 502-252-8500x120.
PAASS Auction – You're invited to a special "Night at the Symphony" on November 12, 4:30pm at Portland Adventist Academy. The PAA Student Scholarship is sustaining 80 students this year and our PAASS auction is the foundation of this support. The auction is a fun and exciting way to support these important students plus get a little Christmas shopping done early. Purchase tickets or give directly at www.paasda.org.
Health Video & Potluck at Castle Rock – Come out and enjoy a health video and fellowship on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. Bring a plant-based dish to share at the potluck before the video in the Castle Rock Adventist Church fellowship hall. For questions call 360.967.2165. See you there!
30 Days to Naturally Control High Blood Pressure – 30 Days to Naturally Control Blood Pressure is a lecture series with Dr. David DeRose. Dr. David DeRose is a practicing physician and international speaker/author, having three decades of helping people address disease processes with natural therapies. He is committed to educating people on optimal health strategies. Also appearing will be Dr. Greg Steinke. He regularly conducts community-based lifestyle education programs designed to reverse and improve chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, and tobacco addiction. Join Drs. DeRose and Steinke for an enlightening look at how to effectively treat the "slient killer", high blood pressure and other diseases, through natural means. Copies of their new book will also be available for purchase at the end of the afternoon session. Saturday, November 11 at Stone Tower Adventist Church (3010 NE Holladay St. in Portland, Ore.) Seminars will be held at 11:00 am, 2:30 pm, and 4:00 pm. Free wot the public as a community service partnership with Urban Health Project and Adventist Health.
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